Home Safely

Hi All,

Home at last. The flights home were uneventful but long. It's good to be home, where I don't have to be afraid I'll swallow water in the shower. Or make a mistake like the first day and rinse my toothbrush under the faucet. You think you won't forget, but you do. All in all this experience was a wonderful chance to meet new people and see how another culture lives. It really makes you appreciate home. Thanks for following me on my adventures. Till next time.

Sam

Last Day in India

Hi All,
Our time here is winding down quickly. This has been a wonderful experience. Seeing how a different culture lives is truly a gift. I know most of these people here will never be able to have the chance to travel. I've meet so many nice people. The hotel staff were great. My new Backups are so nice and thankfully they all have a sense of humor. I think that might come in handy in the future!! Thanks to all my followers.
Sam

Hi All,
I had a very strange ride home from the office last night. The on-ramp for the highway was closed due to contruction. The ever dependable Venkatesh, didn't blink an eye. He turned around and proceeded to drive up the OFF RAMP instead. Apparently you just turn on your hazard lights and drive on the right instead of the left. I was a bit nervous until we crossed back over to the left side of the highway at a break in the divider. Good thing it was 2:00 AM and traffic was light. I noticed too we never seem to stop for red lights except at very congested intersections and turning right. I've watched the people on the back of scooters and motorcycles, they have no fear. It's amazing. I've seen a people hauling a TV while riding two on a motorcycle, I wish I could have been quick enough to get a picture of that one. Five people on a motorcycle, and today I saw a printer for a computer strapped to the back of a motorcycle. I've seen oxen pulling carts, people riding bicycles all with huge loads. All sharing the same road. I'm sure glad I can watch instead of drive.
Well just 2 more days to go.
Bye for now.

Hi All,

Tuesday and I'm almost all packed and ready to come home. Everyone here has been very nice, the hotel is wonderful, but it's not home. I have to admit it's very nice to be waited on hand and foot. Food just comes to your door if you call and ask for it. (I'm pretty glad I'm not paying this bill though.)

The training is still going well, the backups are smarter than the trainer. Pretty sad!

We are having a Pizza party tomorrow at work. Frank W. is treating us all. It's very nice of him.

Well the crew is back so back to work for now.

Bye Sam

Finally the Mall

Hi All,
Jacintha took us to a place called Skywalk Saturday. We had great fun shopping. I don't know how, but Frank did not buy a thing. I however was able to help the Indian economy with no problems. We also visited a very nice book shop called Higginbathoms.
Sunday I went to church again with Jacintha and her Father. He came to visit Jacintha for the weekend. We went to Pizza Hut for lunch. Then off to work for our Sunday duties.
Bye for now.
Sam

See what happens when I let the Backups help with my blog.

Thursday

HI All,

I wanted to post a picture of the group I am training. They are affectionately known as 'the Backups'. They are from right to left Jacintha, Mani, Saravanan, and Thamil. They are all doing very well with training. I'm confident in their abilities to continue when I'm no longer here to give hands on guidance.

Jacintha is taking me shopping this weekend.

Bye for now. The Backups are here waiting to work!!